Redbacks to use Glenelg Oval if they host Sheffield Shield final

The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) says Glenelg Oval will be the venue if the Redbacks host the Sheffield Shield final.

The newly-redeveloped Adelaide Oval will be in use for a concert by the Rolling Stones.

The Redbacks are well-placed to win their first Shield in 18 years, with just two rounds remaining.

SACA chief executive Keith Bradshaw says it looked at the possibility of changing the date of the final.

"We were looking at shifting the date so that we could play between the [AFL] Showdown and the third round of AFL football," he said.

"Unfortunately there are a number of players who are participating in the Shield final who'll be travelling to either IPL and to county games in England and Cricket Australia just felt that 17 days after the last Shield game was probably too far after to be able to play a Shield final.

"Of course we would prefer to be playing the Shield final at Adelaide Oval but given that we do have the Rolling Stones there for the opening concert there has been a requirement to move the game."